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Elliott to leave local YMCA; Lucy to take over

Northampton County, Virginia · Northampton County

Elliott to leave local YMCA; Lucy to take over

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads announced a leadership transition for its two family centers on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Andre Elliott, who has led the Eastern Shore Family YMCA and Northampton County YMCA as senior executive director, will leave his role July 11 to become CEO of the Hagerstown YMCA in Maryland. Tasha Lucy has been named the new executive ...Read Article

Youngkin signs bill that opens school transportation options for Northampton County

Northampton County, Virginia · Northampton County

Youngkin signs bill that opens school transportation options for Northampton County

RICHMOND — Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a new law aimed at giving small, rural school systems like Northampton County more flexibility when it comes to getting students to and from school. House Bill 2720, carried by Delegate Terry Austin, opens the door for school divisions with fewer than 4,500 students to use options beyond the big yellow bus — ...Read Article

Family-Friendly Towns on Maryland and Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Cape Charles · Cape Charles

Family-Friendly Towns on Maryland and Virginia’s Eastern Shore

(Courtesy of St. Michaels Tourism) The Eastern Shore is a great place to visit with many charming small towns. You might learn something new or discover your new favorite day-tripping destination. These are our picks for some of the best towns on the Eastern Shore to visit with family. St. Michaels, MD Quaint and peaceful, St. Michaels was the runner-up for the “Best Historic Small Town” award in USA Today’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Once an…Read Article

Life is Better by the Bay at Kiptopeke State Park

Open the article to view the coverage from YurviewCape Charles · Cape Charles Read Article

SHORE PERSPECTIVES Nick Young Lifts Spirits, Inspires Smiles As He Gives Back To His Community

By Kelley Gaskill In the heart of Exmore, there is a young man who was making waves—literally and figuratively. In a season of swelter, he was a cool breeze of kindness and joy. Last week, as temperatures soared to record-breaking highs with an unbearable heat index for days on end, Nick Young stepped up in a big way by purchasing ...Exmore · Exmore Read Article

Cheriton Planning and Zoning now under Northampton County

By Ava Canade Planning and zoning and building applications in the town of Cheriton will now be submitted to Northampton County following the Memorandum of Understanding established at the Northampton Board of Supervisors work session on June 24th, 2025. Cheriton will also have to update their Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to comply with Virginia building codes as part of ...Cheriton · Cheriton Read Article

Foodbank Mobile Pantry cancelled

Due to the extreme heat, the Foodbank’s Mobile Pantry at Machipongo will be cancelled today.Machipongo · Machipongo Read Article

Norfolk man convicted of attempting to murder Exmore Police Chief

By Linda Cicoira A Norfolk man, who admitted to leading a crime spree across the Eastern Shore of Virginia in 2023, was convicted Monday in Northampton Circuit Court of attempting to murder Exmore Police Chief Angelo DiMartino, using a gun in the crime, and abducting a Kiptopeke Royal Farms worker. “I wasn’t arrested,” 33-year-old Brandon Theophilus Gibson, of Lens Avenue, ...Exmore · Exmore Read Article

Judge Lewis revokes Lisa Cypress' bond

By Linda Cicoira Lisa Renia Cypress announced last week in documents filed in Northampton Circuit Court that the 51 fraud indictments brought against her in May of 2024 are a blatant act of judicial terrorism and should be dismissed. The 59-year-old further said that as the first trustee for the Accomack-Powhattan Indian Nation and a member of Virginia’s Gingaskin Tribe, ...Terrorism · Cape Charles Read Article

Capitalism, Slavery, and Economic White Supremacy

By Calvin SchermerhornWhat is at stake when we talk about the economics of North American slavery? Over the last 75+ years it has been whether capitalism superseded slavery or whether capitalism and slavery were co-constituted, capitalism to some extent relying on slavery. Part of that discussion has been theoretical and part hinges on whether the exploitation of African-descended Americans is an incidental or an essential part of the economies …Economy · Northampton County Read Article

Northampton Supervisors Discuss Relaxing Density Regs in Town Edge

A rendering from Cherry’s presentation of a potential “cluster development,” which would allow for multiple uses with higher density in a small area. By Ava Canade The Northampton County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation by Anna Cherry of The Berkley Group regarding Comprehensive Plan 2040 that is focused on increasing housing density in Northampton County at Tuesday night’s meeting. ...Northampton County, Virginia · Northampton County Read Article

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